Taiwan elects its first female president; China warns of 'grave challenges'
Taiwan has elected its first female president in a landmark election that could unsettle relations with Beijing.
Sanctions lifted after Iran found in compliance on nuclear deal
Iran has completed the necessary steps in a deal to restrict its nuclear program, meaning international economic sanctions are lifted, officials from the EU and the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency said Saturday.
First on CNN: Pentagon releases video of U.S. bombing 'millions' in ISIS cash
The Department of Defense has released declassified video from its January 11 bombing of an ISIS cash depot in Mosul, Iraq, which was first reported exclusively by CNN.
5 Americans released by Iran, 4 as part of prisoner swap
Iran has freed four U.S. prisoners as part of a prisoner swap, including Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian, Marine veteran Amir Hekmati and Christian pastor Saeed Abedini, senior U.S. administration officials said Saturday, confirming reports first published in Iranian media.
Burkina Faso attack: At least 28 dead, scores freed after hotel siege
Attackers raided a luxury hotel in Burkina Faso overnight, shooting some and taking others hostage in a siege that lasted hours and ended with 28 people dead.
Amal Sen’s death anniv Today
The 13th anniversary of death of Tebhaga Movement leader Amal Sen, also the Workers Party of Bangladesh founding president, will be observed today.
Punish arsonists of Brahmanbaria museum, demand activists
Cultural activists on Saturday at a protest rally in the city called on the Awami League-led government to take immediate steps to arrest the arsonists who had put a Brahmanbaria cultural museum on fire.
AIIB launched
The China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in which Bangladesh and 56 other countries have joined as founding members was opened in Beijing on Saturday by China’s president Xi Jinping.
Buses kill 2 schoolgirls in city
Within a span of several hours and in close proximity to each other, reckless driving in separate accidents claimed the lives of two schoolgirls in the capital on Saturday, triggering agitation by fellows, teachers and local people.
RESTORATION OF DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM : Credible, inclusive polls a must
Politicians, academics, journalists, lawyers and rights activists on Friday observed that democracy would not be established without credible and inclusive national polls although democracy was not all about elections.
